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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,680 and 52,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,680 and 52,725 is: 122,571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,680 : 52,725 = 52,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,680/52,725 = 52,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,680x = 52,725 × 52,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,680x = 2,779,925,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,925,625/22,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,571.68

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